I have 25 years experience teaching art, reading, and writing with students struggling with emotional and behavioral difficulties in the Chicago Public School System. I have also taught math, social studies and science.
Includes: Uppercase letters Lowercase letters (new) 14 punctuation marks (new) Extra pages with the most frequently used letters. (new) Four sizes of each included 1 1/2", 2", 3" and 4". 81 pages in all! Use these printable scrabble letters for your own games, word work, centers, and bulletin boards. Just print on card stock, laminate, cut and you're ready to go! Thanks to my customers for the suggestions! Personal classroom use only.
Terrific Resource for Black History Month!
Your students will learn about 24 historical African Americans while playing this fun "Who Am I?" game. These attractive cards are bright and colorful with an African kente cloth border and image of each individual.
The game can be played by 2 or more players. Students are given clues and the sooner they guess correctly the more points they earn. The game can be played daily, starting with a few cards and adding more as you go along. Soon you will b
Just added! Step-Dad version! Celebrate Father's day with this fun one page newspaper. Students can personalize it for their dad. Makes a great keepsake for parents. Versions for grandpa, uncle and brother are included as some children have them as father figures and want to celebrate them also. You may also like..."The Scoop" Mother's Day EditionThe Daily Scoop
Just added Mum and Step-Mom per customer request!Celebrate Mother's Day with this fun one page newspaper. Students can personalize it for their mom. Makes a great keepsake for parents. Versions for grandmother, aunt and sister are included as some children have them as mother figures and want to celebrate them also. You may also like... "The Scoop" Father's Day EditionThe Daily Scoop
Everyone loves a fortune cookie. Now your students can create their own!
The Fortune Cookie Creation Station integrates arts/crafts and writing for a fun, authentic center activity. Students will create paper fortune cookies and write inspirational/motivational messages to tuck inside. Just like a real fortune cookie.
Keep a bowl nearby and students can drop in their finished product.
Pass them out to visitors to your classroom.
Place a bowl in the office for visitors to the school.
Send to n
3 in 1! Game...Writing activity...Art activity Perfect for "Women's History Month or any time. It’s a fun game that can be played for as little or as much time as you have. Kids will learn about notable women in U.S. history and be able to create their own cards, stamps and book covers. All templates provided. Can be played with just a few kids or the whole class. Includes 20 colorful Women in History “Who Am I?” cards (see sample in preview download) Complete game instructions. Create your own
If you have already purchased my "Scrabble Letters" product you'll probably want to grab this freebie to go along with it. One of my fabulous customers gave me the idea. She plays Boggle with Scrabble letters! A great way to combine math and word work.
I put this worksheet together so everyone else can play too. So many cool games are played with Scrabble letters. If anyone else would like to share an idea using Scrabble letters, I'm always looking for suggestions.
Scrabble Boggle is great for
Multiplication Math Blizzard is a fun card game that will help your students practice their multiplication skills 0-12. Based on the game "Spiral" I have stepped it up a notch with frosty graphics and bright colors. Not to mention my secret weapon...the "Blizzard" card. Students will enjoy the unique card set up which is very easy to learn. This is a great table or floor game for 2-4 students.
Each download includes 52 number cards (4 of each number), each with a cute snowman graphic. Also inc
Fun resources to help celebrate Poetry Month and "Poem in your Pocket Day".
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Printable "Poetic License" for Students - Print on card stock. Laminate and they'll have it forever.
"Poem in your Pocket" foldable - students add their own poem and carry it on "Poem in your Pocket Day"
Large Poetic License for Class - Perfect for bulletin boards.
2 coordinating writing pages
Two American holidays are covered in this fun 20 page writing/art packet!
Activities in the "America Celebrates" packet will allow students to express what they know/learned about these two great holidays.
One activity engages students through time travel. Students are asked to travel back in time to visit with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln. They will report what they know about these historical figures creating their own "Travelin' Times" newspa
Get your students ready for some Super Bowl fun in the classroom while practicing their writing, vocabulary, art and organizational
skills!
Your students will certainly enjoy planning their own Super Bowl Party with this neat planner booklet.
Kids will have fun creating names for menu items such as "Touchdown Tacos". They will also be able to design a jersey for the party as well as compose a football themed rap or cheer. I have included a word bank in the booklet that can used for ideas, v
This football themed word bank with two writing templates is perfect for the regular football season including the Super Bowl and College Bowls.
Football Writing Freebies by KB...Konnected is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
"My Year in Review" is just the perfect activity to mark the end of a calendar or school year.
Students will choose their top picks in music, technology, literature, TV and movies to create a hip, up-to-date, "My Year in Review" booklet.
Along with the 5 page booklet you will get 3 student templates for writing a review of their top pick, 1 poster template and complete instructions.
But wait... there's more! You also get a flag banner to create a cool bulletin board showcasing your students'
Let students share their thoughts and knowledge about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with this word bank and coordinated creative writing template. This freebie is perfect for all sorts of activities that you have planned to celebrate MLK Day.
It Includes
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Word Bank
Coordinating Writing Template
The Daily Scoop is the perfect way to start the day and end it too. 2 versions to choose from. In both versions students can record the date, weather, and tally the total days in school. Version 1 has a blank section so you can add anything you like or in version 2 students can draw coins to match the date. End the day by having students complete the news of the day.
These would be cute to compile into a monthly booklet for kids to take home. Great to use during calendar time!
The Daily Scoop
This is a fun and creative way for students to showcase what they are learning about African Americans in history. Students can create their own Black Heritage Stamp just like the U.S. Postal Service.
This freebie is from my Black History "Who AM I?" card game that also includes a writing activity.
Check it out at my TpT store!
Create your own Black heritage stamp by KB...Konnected is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
It's that time of year again. Students will have fun predicting what the new year will bring using these bright and cheery cards. They can write their predictions or draw pictures. Both options included. These will look sharp displayed in your classroom and kids will have a ball seeing which ones come true.
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3 versions included of each (kid) design.
Half page with lines.
Half page without lines.
Small card without lines.
Print just the ones you need!
13 pages in all. Clip art b
Enjoy this fun writing prompt! Includes color and b/w versions.
Original clip art by me. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Star-Santa-Clip-Art-Kit-Commercial-Use-Welcome
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About the store
Experience
I have 25 years experience teaching art, reading, and writing with students struggling with emotional and behavioral difficulties in the Chicago Public School System. I have also taught math, social studies and science.
Teaching style
I love to mix it up with lessons that are meaningful, creative, and engaging. Giving the students opportunities to learn from each other is one of my specialties. I strive for a classroom where students collaborate and communicate with each other as well as myself successfully.
I also love to incorporate technology in my instruction.
Awards & shining teacher moments
3 time winner of my school's teacher of the year award. Very humbled by this because they only gave this award 4 times in 25 years.
My own education history
Bachelor's Degree from Eastern Illinois University Sped and Elem); Master's Degree from the Olivet Nazarene University (Curriculum and Instruction);
Additional biographical information
I live in the great city of Chicago with my husband Mark. I write a blog where I share teacher resources (tech and non-tech). Hope you stop by sometime! http://kbkonnected.tumblr.com/
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